242 N Mountain Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
OFF MARKET

242 N Mountain Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,300 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

$1,132,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,875/mo*
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$1,132,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,875/mo*
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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,300 sqft
(on 0.30 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Two houses on a large 13,700 sqft. lot with a pool. The front house has a newer roof and windows. The front house has 3 bedrooms and 1 bath and the kitchen has been updated with newer cabinets and has granite counters and tiled flooring. The back house has 1 bedroom and 1 bath and is a guest house not a legal rental approximately 550 sqft. There is a 2 car garage with new automatic roll top door. The huge backyard has beautiful mountain views. This is a short sale subject to lender approval.
242 N Mountain Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,300 sqft single-family home built in 1926. It last sold for $465,000 on Jul 31, 2012. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,132,700, with a rent estimate of $4,445/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Pool
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 242 N Mountain Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: WallHeating Fuel: Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1926Year Updated: 1944
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Exterior Features

Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 2

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.30 acres

Price History for 242 N Mountain Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/31/2012$465,000Sold
N/A
06/22/2012$429,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/30/2012$429,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/27/2012$429,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/28/2006$715,000Sold
N/A
02/20/2004$450,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Monrovia

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$8,043
Assessment$572,602
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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1,106
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$1,300,000
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2
1,702
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3
2
1,565
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1,120
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3
2
1,283
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3
1
1,080
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$982,000
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0.30
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  • 61 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 38 % Say there are community events

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